The sentiment of justice is so natural, and so universally acquired by all mankind, that it seems to be independent of all law, all party, all religion.

Quote by Voltaire

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God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.

God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.

We cannot wish for that we know not.

We cannot wish for that we know not.

To enjoy life, we must touch much of it lightly.

To enjoy life, we must touch much of it lightly.

Do well and you will have no need for ancestors.

Do well and you will have no need for ancestors.

The sovereign is called a tyrant who knows no laws but his caprice.

The sovereign is called a tyrant who knows no laws but his caprice.

Better is the enemy of good.

Better is the enemy of good.

Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes.

Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes.

What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss...

What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss...

Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too.

Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too.

A yawn may not be polite, but at least it is an honest opinion

A yawn may not be polite, but at least it is an honest opinion

Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are...

Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are...

I have lived eighty years of life and know nothing for it, but to be...

I have lived eighty years of life and know nothing for it, but to be...

I die adoring God, loving my friends, not hating my enemies, and detesting superstition

I die adoring God, loving my friends, not hating my enemies, and detesting superstition

How pleasant it is for a father to sit at his child's board. It is...

How pleasant it is for a father to sit at his child's board. It is...

I keep to old books, for they teach me something; from the new I learn...

I keep to old books, for they teach me something; from the new I learn...

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large...

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large...

Providence has given us hope and sleep as a compensation for the many cares of...

Providence has given us hope and sleep as a compensation for the many cares of...

We are rarely proud when we are alone.

We are rarely proud when we are alone.

Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person...

Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person...

That awkward moment when someone skinnier than you says 'I'm so fat.' and you stand...

That awkward moment when someone skinnier than you says 'I'm so fat.' and you stand...